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Dime Definition & Meaning

dime
noun
  1. a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
  2. street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars

"Dime" in song lyrics

See how dime is used in real songs:

  • "I'm One Zero so you know you gotta be a dime"
    10sion — Let's Get it On
  • "You will never see profit, you spend every little dime"
    50/50 Twin — Grind
  • "But I'll burn it to shreds, before they get one dime"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest

Usage tips for "dime"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dime mean?
a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars
What part of speech is dime?
Dime is a noun.
How many definitions does dime have?
Dime has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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